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Colin Bickley

Baltimore,DC

Summary

Dynamic business development leader with established expertise in accelerating revenue growth through AI integration and multi-channel marketing. Expert in client relationship management, leveraging strategic partnerships to deliver impactful results and enhance sales pipelines.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Donor Science Development Consultant

VeraData
Fort Myers, FL
03.2024 - 05.2026
  • Formulated top-brand sales strategy uniting multiple companies, channels, and recent acquisitions into a cohesive growth framework.
  • Guided global nonprofits in implementing AI and machine learning to enhance omni-channel data-analytics direct marketing growth.
  • Oversaw complete sales cycle process encompassing prospecting, qualification, solution presentation, term negotiation, and deal closure.

Founder

Alchemy Action
Washington, DC
06.2020 - 03.2024
  • Developed $3.2M revenue stream and rolling program for direct marketing agency, boosting fundraising KPI by over 400%.
  • Integrated multi-brand partner ecosystems into automated cross-channel campaign victories.
  • Recruited top-tier talent and C-level executives for prominent DC political fundraising and advocacy agencies.

Director of Strategy + Partnerships

Care2
Washington, DC
04.2017 - 03.2020
  • Cultivated book of business exceeding $6M.
  • Created SMS product vertical, enhancing sales pipeline by 20% in first-year rollout.
  • Led TCPA compliance for cross-channel mobile marketing and legislative petition campaigns.
  • Streamlined partner specifications into actionable internal team deliverables.
  • Forged partnerships for multi-client initiatives, including Instagram takeovers and Twitterstorms.
  • Transformed single-channel client generating $1.6M into multichannel partner yielding $3.5M.

Director of Business Development

Production Management Group
Washington, DC
11.2014 - 03.2017
  • Launched internal CRM infrastructure, generating opportunities for sales team across four product verticals.
  • Collaborated on marketing initiatives, driving revenue growth and enhancing client retention.
  • Integrated partner silos to create cohesive impact across direct mail, data processing, analytics, and postal logistics.

Director of Business Development

Donor Services Group
Los Angeles, CA
08.2007 - 11.2014
  • Boosted revenue by over $5M.
  • Developed, proposed, and executed multimillion-dollar Presidential campaign calling strategy victories (Obama '08/'12).
  • Optimized client services and onboarding processes by leading sales team, resulting in better contract terms.
    Implemented launch initiatives for effective service integration across client platforms.
    Strengthened client relationships to bolster retention strategies.

Account Executive

SD&A Teleservices
Los Angeles, CA
03.2005 - 08.2007
  • Orchestrated grassroots telefundraising campaigns involving strategy, copywriting, and analytics contributing to Clinton's '06 Senatorial victory.

Education

BA - Philosophy

SMU
Dallas, Texas
01.1997

Skills

  • Business development
  • Revenue growth strategies
  • AI integration
  • Sales expertise
  • Omni-channel marketing
  • Client relationship management

Publications

Can Telefundraising Survive the Cellphone Age?, www.nonprofitpro.com/article/can-telefundraising-survive-cellphone-age/

Timeline

Donor Science Development Consultant

VeraData
03.2024 - 05.2026

Founder

Alchemy Action
06.2020 - 03.2024

Director of Strategy + Partnerships

Care2
04.2017 - 03.2020

Director of Business Development

Production Management Group
11.2014 - 03.2017

Director of Business Development

Donor Services Group
08.2007 - 11.2014

Account Executive

SD&A Teleservices
03.2005 - 08.2007

BA - Philosophy

SMU